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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center · 5 months ago

Postdoctoral Scholar-Physiology

positionMemphis, TN
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The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Department of Physiology to conduct research in Vascular Biology and Oxidative stress. The role involves studying the effects of oxidative stress on cerebral vessels and utilizing neonatal pigs as a model to explore neurovascular survival mechanisms during oxidative stress.

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Responsibilities

Study the effects of oxidative stress on the physiological functions of cerebral vessels
Use neonatal pigs as a clinically relevant large animal model of cerebral vascular disease and blood-brain barrier disruption caused by epileptic seizures and hypoxia-asphyxia
Emphasize endogenous antioxidant cytoprotective mechanisms in the neonatal brain
Combine intravital microscopy of the brain vasculature with cellular-molecular studies in cerebrovascular myocytes, endothelial cells, and astrocytes to identify the mechanisms of neurovascular survival during oxidative stress

Qualification

Vascular physiologyMolecular biologyPharmacologyBiochemistryCardiovascular sciencesNeurological sciencesAnimal modelsResearch experience

Required

PhD or MD
Proficiency in vascular physiology or a related field
Experience in molecular biology, pharmacology and biochemistry fields related to basic and translational cardiac and neurovascular metabolic disorders
Previous research experience in cardiovascular and neurological sciences and animal models of disease

Preferred

Previous research experience in cardiovascular and neurological sciences and animal models of disease is highly desirable

Company

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

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Established in 1911, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center aims to improve human health through education, research, clinical care and public service.
dateFounded in 1911
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Memphis, Tennessee, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
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http://www.uthsc.edu/

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$10.91M
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National Cancer InstituteHealth Resources and Services Administration
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